Flag Display Amendments
H.B. 77 implements new guidelines for flags displayed by any “unit of state government,” which includes the University of Utah.
Under the new law, flags for the United States, other countries, state governments and their subdivisions, the university, the Olympic Winter Games, Native American tribes and veteran or POW recognitions are allowed. Other types of flags are generally prohibited from being posted in a prominent location, including Pride flags, Juneteenth flags and government flags with altered colors and symbols.
Students, faculty and staff may wear or carry a flag as a personal expression of free speech or support for a group or historical event. University employees may also use flags as personal decorations in their offices so long as they are not easily visible outside of their personal space.
Flags may also be used as decorations in connection with a brief cultural celebration hosted by the university within a university building. Learn more about the guidelines here.
You also can read more about the impacts on campus activities here.